Nischal Dhungel

I am Nischal Dhungel, a Ph.D. Student in Economics at the Department of Economics,
School of Social and Behavioral Science, University of Utah.

The website documents my Publications, Lectures and Conference Presentations,
and Data Visualization Projects.

PUBLICATIONS

POLICY BRIEFS

FLAGSHIP REPORTS

OPINION PIECES

International Economy

To know more, please click the About Me, Lectures and Conference Presentations, and Data Visualization Projects sections on the top right, which include my bio, experience, talks, and self led projects..

POLICY BRIEFS

US interest rate hikes trample on developing countriesWithout urgent structural reforms, rising US interest rates will continue to imperil the economic circumstances of developing economies.

Published on East Asia Forum under the Creative Commons licence.

FLAGSHIP REPORTS

OPINION PIECES

International Economy

Opinion | Why the UN resolution on tax mattersGlobal South countries now get a chance to voice their unique concerns on the world stage.

Opinion | Unequal vaccine distributionThe underdeveloped countries fell prey to a nexus between wealthy nations and giant firms.

DEBT AND TRADE

Opinion | Debt dynamics in South AsiaThe subcontinent is grappling with the dilemma of spurring growth while managing burgeoning debts.

Opinion | Connectivity via sub-regional cooperationTransport infrastructure becomes extremely important as it is the primary driver of economic growth.

Opinion | Public debt conundrumAnalysing the country's debt condition in light of its foreign exchange reserve is crucial.

Strengthening Sub-Regional Cooperation via Vehicular Movement

The BBIN MVA initiative will not only ensure trade, transport and transit facilitation across the region, but is also likely to foster regional harmony and integration by cementing strong ties between people across the BBIN countries.

NEPAL ECONOMY

Opinion | A mandate for economic course correctionThe country cannot afford expensive elections in quick succession.

Nepal’s first sovereign credit ratingFitch rating should encourage the government to create a favourable investment climate.

Opinion | Nepal’s credit guarantee potential It could channel excess liquidity into productive sectors without burdening the funders.

Opinion: Should Nepal implement a carbon tax or carbon trading scheme?With neither a carbon tax nor a cap-and-trade scheme in place, Nepal urgently needs to introduce a carbon pricing mechanism

This article was originally published on The Third Pole under the Creative Commons BY NC ND licence.

Opinion | Harnessing Nepal’s indigenous energy sources Electrification must be promoted across all economic sectors to reduce reliance on imported fuels.

Co-author: Aabhusan Khadka

Opinion | Nepal’s climate-gender nexusWomen disproportionately suffer from climate change due to their primary roles in securing food, water and fuel.

Opinion | Hydropower and South Asian integrationNepal’s hydropower potential ranks among the highest globally in terms of per capita and unit of GDP.

Co-author: Sisir Bhandari

Opinion | Trapped in migration and remittanceIt is necessary to invest in the skills of Nepali youth to fully realise the demographic dividend.

Opinion | Import ban impacts in NepalThe negative consequences and long-term harms of import restrictions should not be overlooked.

Opinion | Taking Nepali tea to the worldNepal is uniquely positioned to cash in on growing demand for orthodox and speciality tea in the international market.

Nordic experiences: Challenges galoreNordic experiences: Challenges galore

Opinion | Empowering entrepreneursIt’s important to offer lower taxes or tax breaks to support the growth of MSMEs.

Co-author: Surya Kiran Yadav

A potential investorAIIB has vowed to invest in multiple infrastructure projects; Nepal should utilise this opportunity

Co-author: Sajal Mani Dhital

China South Asia Insights Vol.05

Co-author: Abijit Sharma

Opinion | A green techno-economic paradigmNepal must put more human capital to productive use to attain robust and sustainable growth.

Opinion | Renewable energy and NepalNepal should focus on making the best use of hydroelectricity and possibly hydrogen energy.

Co-author: Sisir Bhandari

The long viewThe advent of federalism in Nepal has planted a new seed of hope among Nepalis who expect the new form of government to usher in an era of political stability, good governance and sustainable economic growth.

Opinion | Economic lessons from Rwanda Nepal can learn from Rwanda in managing a high debt-to-GDP ratio while maintaining a rapidly growing economy.

How Nepal is Shaking-Up its Economy - SpeakFreelyOver the past few years Nepal has undergone a comprehensive political transition. The Jan Andolan (People’s Movement), which rose to power…

Opinion | Job guarantee for social securityTargeted job guarantee can be an effective and equitable policy to achieve financial stability.

So much to doTourism and Nepal are synonymous yet we fail to capitalise it fully

Nepal Budget for Fiscal Year 2018/19

Opinion | Putting national interest firstNepal should learn from its neighbours that it needs to pursue an independent foreign policy.

Co-author: Abijit Sharma

Nepal – Chini Bhai Bhai!The post-pandemic world is certain to be a very different one than the existing with many experts predicting the emergence of China as the de-facto global leader

Co-author: Abijit Sharma

DIGITALIZATION

Digital Infrastructure in Nepal

Opinion | Nepal’s digital futureDigital innovation hasboosted fintech, but itsfuture depends onaddressing operational risks.

Opinion | Need a unified data repositoryNepal must ensure that data is accessible, usable and actionable at all levels of government.

Opinion | Regulatory gaps in Nepal’s fintech There is a severe lack of dedicated fintech-related education in the country.

Co-author: Umesh Rijal

Opinion | Data protection gaps in fintechWhat we need is a provision requiring licensed institutions to disclose their commitment to data security.

Co-author: Umesh Rijal

MONETARY POLICY

Opinion | The monetary policy’s upshotsThe depreciation of the Nepali rupee versus the US dollar will cost us more while repaying foreign loans.

Opinion | Making the monetary policy workThe private and banking sectors must collaborate to increase domestic production.

Opinion | Monitoring monetary policyTaming inflation will require a coordinated approach between monetary and fiscal policies.

BOOK REVIEW

Because there are Sherpas‘Sherpa’ provides unique insights about several generations of Sherpas and how they view mountaineering as a profession.

SHERPA: Stories of Life and Death from the Forgotten Guardians of Everest

The authors’ phenomenal storytelling acumen shows dark and bright stories, which help readers understand that Sherpas have different mountains to climb daily. Not many books have been written covering the human aspect of the lives of Sherpas, and this book brings such stories to the forefront. There is no doubt that climbing is in Sherpas’ blood, be it daily struggles, climbing peaks, or dragging bodies and litter down from the high-range mountains. The book has the potential to reach a larger global audience not just because it’s related to Nepal’s much-talked subject but has brilliantly portrayed a moving human side of people performing the world’s deadliest job.

Authors: Pradeep Bashyal and Ankit Babu Adhikari

Publisher: Octopus Publishing Group Ltd./ Hachette, UK

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